Word: regionalization
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...singularly enough, Newfoundland, lying at the extreme eastern angle of North America, presents some remarkable features in the natural distribution of its native plants which throw a vivid light upon the recent geological history, not only of that region, but also of areas on the continent and by extension, of Northern Europe as well...
...occasion with a declaration that he would neither admit nor deny having received the petition which was handed to the doorman. What action Ambassador Guggenheim then took behind scenes is not known, but two days later President Machado ordered the two editors, Carlos Dellunde of Santiago's La Region and Jose Arroyo Ramos of Santiago's La Independence, released from jail...
American Water Works & Electric Co.. Inc. (Pears, prunes and citrus fruit from two large orchards in California's Sacramento Valley. Total land holdings in this region: 8,000 acres): $7,658,234 as against...
...study of remarkably interesting geological phenomena splendidly displayed in a high and rugged mountain region, combined with numerous experiences in camp and along the trail, was the lot of the members of the Harvard Summer School of Field Geology during June and July of last year. To the customary work of the field geologists was added the zest of mountain climbing and the photographing of wild animals, as the region selected for the annual trip of the Department of Geology was in Jasper and Robson National Parks in Alberta and British Columbia. This portion of the Canadian Rocky mountains...
Perhaps the most fruitful and intensive work was accomplished in a three weeks stay high on Mt. Irazu, most noted volcanic peak in the country. Here at an altitude of from 7000 to 9000 feet above sea level in a region of oak forests, open pastures, and deep gorges, the rainy season offered unusual collecting. Among many other things, the return represented 200 species of fleshy fungi, popularly speaking, mushrooms and toadstools, which are totally new to science. During early December a profitable sojourn was made at the Research Station of the United Fruit Co. at Siquirres...